Big Bear Lake intro.Big Bear Lake is a fun place to visit throughout the year and only a short drive from San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange counties. Big Bear Lake is situated in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains and lush forests which boast an abundance of wildlife and hidden lakes worth exploring. Big Bear Lake Hotels provide comfortable accommodation to enjoy during your stay and make it easy to unwind after a day of snowboarding, hiking, skiing, fishing and camping. During the winter, the three mountain resorts, Snow Valley, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, provide excellent terrain for snowboarding and skiing, while spring is a green and lush time of year. The greenery of surrounding mountains surrounds hotels in the spring. During the summer, take a break from hotels by camping for an evening at a secluded campsite.